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Zero Tolerance 0223 vs Zero Tolerance 0850
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0223 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0850 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$320Cheapest
US$400Most expensive
Weight
134 g (4.73 oz)Heaviest
121.9 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Overall length
218 mm (8.58 in)Shortest
221 mm (8.70 in)Longest
Closed length
128 mm (5.04 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
3.96 mm (0.16 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
CPM 20CV stainless steel
Handle material
Titanium, earth brown G10
Blue carbon fiber composite
Finish
Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating on blade and titanium handle
Two-tone stonewash and satin finish
Lock type
Frame lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Sub-Frame Lock with hardened steel lockbar insert
Opening method
Flipper with KVT ball bearing system
Manual opening with aluminum thumb stud
Clip type
Reversible left/right tip-up bent steel clip with black Teflon finish
Custom machined titanium pocket clip (tip-up, right carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useWork
Everyday carryCollectorsPrecision cutting tasks
Not best for
Unknown
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Common praise
Exceptional edge retention and hardnessSmooth and reliable lockup with frame lockErgonomic handle with secure gripAmbidextrous pocket clip and flipper openingHigh-quality materials and craftsmanship
Excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance from CPM 20CV steelLightweight design due to blue carbon fiber handle and titanium clipStrong and reliable Sub-Frame Lock mechanism with hardened steel insertSmooth manual opening with aluminum thumb studMade in the USA with quality construction and attractive finish
Common complaints
Blade not very sharp out of the box according to some users
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